risotto

Definition

An Italian savoury dish made with rice and other ingredients.

Etymology

From Italian risotto, from riso (“rice”).

Example Sentences

• "The secret to a creamy risotto is letting the rice absorb one cup of broth at a time."
• "Risotti are another Alvaro passion, and there’s a different special each week, as well as a legendary strawberry risotto in season."
• "Frankly, if I'm paying £21.50 for a plate of lamb or, as you can here, £50 for a white-truffle risotto, I'll bloody well tell you when I want to eat it."